tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post4970864450766634216..comments2024-03-13T16:31:40.720-06:00Comments on North Wapiti Blog: A List Of Scarred SoulsKaren Ramsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654825468754407614noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-57447507618149491762017-03-17T22:42:01.823-06:002017-03-17T22:42:01.823-06:00Thank you for this heartfelt blog Karen. I have ex...Thank you for this heartfelt blog Karen. I have experienced the loss of two sled dogs this season, both under the care of someone else, both I didn't understand, both I loved, but one, one was my favorite...ever. I have stepped back for the remainder of the season and wonder if I will ever be driven to drive a sled again. It doesn't feel like it right now, but after reading your quip, maybe I will. I don't know. But even if I don't, knowing that there are more souls that have been wrought with grief over their losses, that have been deeply impacted in a way that would drive them to leave a sport they love behind, this makes me feel just a little... bit... better. Thank you Karen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-649407550182477232017-03-17T08:03:05.851-06:002017-03-17T08:03:05.851-06:00Such an amazing legacy that you and Snickers have ...Such an amazing legacy that you and Snickers have given. I didn't know about Crunchie until just now - he was always my favorite. I am so sorry. What a life he led! I have always admired you and your dogs, and love when you share, both the good and the difficult. Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917900791203357958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-72986192925880129082017-03-17T05:54:03.266-06:002017-03-17T05:54:03.266-06:00Beautifully written.
Beautifully written.<br />Vermonterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427352277537864948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-85089452577181452872017-03-17T01:38:36.115-06:002017-03-17T01:38:36.115-06:00What a beautiful girl. So sorry for your loss, th...What a beautiful girl. So sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing this tribute. Healing thoughts ♡Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-68853015632238942962017-03-17T00:19:13.974-06:002017-03-17T00:19:13.974-06:00Beautiful tribute, Karen. When you told us Crunchi...Beautiful tribute, Karen. When you told us Crunchie was gone, the other day, the first memory I had was of his calmly donating blood trying to save his sister Snickers. A very sad memory, but a beautiful one too. I'm sure there are many of us who will remember them both fondly. Barbara Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-25281926790164476032017-03-16T23:48:54.725-06:002017-03-16T23:48:54.725-06:00I knew this would be a heartbreaking raw remembran...I knew this would be a heartbreaking raw remembrance, thanks for sharing Karen. I know the pain you are still feeling, it stays with us for such a long time, I only hope that something may be learned by the ones we lose, whether on the trail or in the ring. Your words left such a vivid impression...Lynn Szymurskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-74006091478652536662017-03-16T23:25:28.478-06:002017-03-16T23:25:28.478-06:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Sn...Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Snickers and how she continues to touch your life. I think especially of my dear Jenna and her brave struggle with osteosarcoma. All of these dogs are forever a part of our lives no matter how long they have been gone from this earth. Run free sweet Snickers!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462718396673862005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-57475066383265269012017-03-16T22:20:05.148-06:002017-03-16T22:20:05.148-06:00Thank you for sharing from your heart. The pain ne...Thank you for sharing from your heart. The pain never goes away. All we can do is accept our loss and cherish the memories.I lost my little terrier rescue guy, Henry-Norman a year and a half ago and the pain of that loss still cuts deep. Bless you for sharing this tribute of your special gal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-41131532670263424362017-03-16T20:45:50.541-06:002017-03-16T20:45:50.541-06:00Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Crunch...Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Crunchie. I know that brought the pain of losing Snickers on the same day 10 years ago back raw and heartbreaking. I have admired you for years and I vividly remember the story of losing Snickers during the race. I know every musher feels the loss of one of their furry family members with sorrow. Bless you all!Mermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462402157521219444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-59484503141929503052017-03-16T18:43:28.343-06:002017-03-16T18:43:28.343-06:00Thank you for sharing. I am new to following the r...Thank you for sharing. I am new to following the race and wondered how musher's were affected by the loss of a dog on the trail as this year a few have died on the trail. I am overcome with emotion reading your eloquent post.lindaofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143890232973534970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-8111966386393837282017-03-16T16:08:29.997-06:002017-03-16T16:08:29.997-06:00Thank you for sharing your life stories Karen. I h...Thank you for sharing your life stories Karen. I have enjoyed following your adventures over the years. This particular post brings up my dads wise words, "You have to take the good with the bad, the happy with the sad." One cannot pick and choose what they want in life. And yet you have handled this tragedy with the grace of a saint. Happy Trails 4Ever. Husky4Life.ElizabethMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435559147923880598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-38836529868791981082017-03-16T15:19:44.479-06:002017-03-16T15:19:44.479-06:00Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for sharing this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-55647385357087123022017-03-16T15:10:33.093-06:002017-03-16T15:10:33.093-06:00Beautiful story and sweet-sad; every dog lover has...Beautiful story and sweet-sad; every dog lover has been there, even those of us who do not have huskies (though we love them!) I was struck by how much a new puppy at Ali'sy and Allen's, born this summer, looks like Snickers; facial markings almost identical. I know SPK runs and raises mixed Alaskan dogs and not Sibes but the blood is in there too. You were there when Jeff and Aliy came in after the horror last year; your calm strength surely helped them cope. Gwynn-Morgan-Waltonhttp://gwynnmorganalaska.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-70089295545385353022017-03-16T14:50:51.929-06:002017-03-16T14:50:51.929-06:00I'm sitting in my office crying as I read this...I'm sitting in my office crying as I read this. The bond you have with your dogs is so amazing. Thanks for putting your memories out there for us all to read.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994010842785005979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-85922213705075714222017-03-16T14:46:33.462-06:002017-03-16T14:46:33.462-06:00Karen , So sorry to read of Crunchie's passing...Karen , So sorry to read of Crunchie's passing and your post about the dogs that have passed away during Iditarod and memories of Smartie. I do remember that event and the sadness I felt in telling a student that her musher had scratched due to her dog passing. It is eirily pertinent that you posted this on the 16 th of March as it is the date I had to say goodbye to my dog due to liver cancer. It was the right decision but oh so hard. Falcon's Former Sponornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-68355118189428334642017-03-16T14:19:17.337-06:002017-03-16T14:19:17.337-06:00I wear my "Snickers Necklace" almost eve...I wear my "Snickers Necklace" almost every day, and each time I think of her and of you. Thank you, Karen, for all that you are.<br /><br />Pat Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676991167038820954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-67280847805107877282017-03-16T14:14:34.507-06:002017-03-16T14:14:34.507-06:00I cannot control the tears. I am so sorry. The l...I cannot control the tears. I am so sorry. The love they give bring is as great as the pain when they are gone. Thank you for sharing this tribute. You are an inspiration Karen. Hugs from Carol Samson. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331074313881127060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-1164751205527248662017-03-16T14:07:57.896-06:002017-03-16T14:07:57.896-06:00I teared up reading your post Karen. It's neve...I teared up reading your post Karen. It's never easy losing K9 family, it seems to break your heart a bit each time especially because you are so bonded to them. Those judgmental people do not understand. Thanks for sharing.e.davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523683240604179789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-17675507064084050682017-03-16T13:50:58.486-06:002017-03-16T13:50:58.486-06:00Sad stories always bring sobbing tears for me, esp...Sad stories always bring sobbing tears for me, especially dogs. I remember with thankful thoughts those dogs I have shared my 70 years with and the pleasure they have given me.KINGSFORDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10544700771132346118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-54730808512151743372017-03-16T13:38:53.754-06:002017-03-16T13:38:53.754-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this. Losing a dog ...Thank you so much for sharing this. Losing a dog is like loosing part of your family. I so wish the "trolls" who badmouth any of the sled dog races but especially the YQ and Ititarod when a dog dies be made to read this piece. Mushers are so bonded to their dogs and any death is painful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-70501347377825679272017-03-16T13:16:37.888-06:002017-03-16T13:16:37.888-06:00This brought tears to my eyes as I read it. I rem...This brought tears to my eyes as I read it. I remember following you that year and learning of this sad event. I cried then too.<br />Thank you for sharing this.<br /><br />Lori KrugAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-11231467795937731132017-03-16T13:03:50.107-06:002017-03-16T13:03:50.107-06:00Every time I read of a dog passing on the trail th...Every time I read of a dog passing on the trail the first word picture that crosses my mind is Snickers.<br /><br />Ron<br />Husky HowllowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-55405598314129709122017-03-16T12:39:05.412-06:002017-03-16T12:39:05.412-06:00Thank you for baring your soul and sharing Snicker...Thank you for baring your soul and sharing Snicker"s story. It never really stops hurting does it Karen. I will always "talk" to Fritz when the sky is just right.<br /><br />Elaine bartholomewnoreply@blogger.com